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Weapons were seized from a residence in the 2100 block of Jackson Avenue NW after the occupant was arrested on Sept. 4, 2025.
Olympia man arrested for alleged rape, narcotics and firearms seized 
A 32-year-old man was arrested for the alleged rape of a woman at his residence in Olympia. An Olympia Police Department report states the ... more
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Annalise Landy, a student at Bellarmine Preparatory School, works to ensure the sail on her boat is snug on Sept. 14, 2025. She was one of sixty participants during the 2025 Northwest Interscholastic Sailing Association Women’s & Nonbinary Qualifiers for the Pacific Coast Interscholastic Sailing Association’s Girls Invitational.
The joy of sailing
Sailing combines the joy of being out on the water with the desire to learn more about the art and craft of the sport. This attitude was on full display during the ... more
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Man arrested for purchase of more than $20,000 in meat with stolen credit cards
 A 43-year-old man was arrested in connection with a case involving a series of meat purchases made with stolen ... more
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The City of Olympia’s planned upgrade along Capitol Way includes new American with Disabilities Act compliant curb ramps and safer crossings. Joey Jones, Senior Engineer with Olympia’s Public Works Department, presented the city’s Capitol Boulevard/Capitol Way overlay and lane reallocation project at a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025.
Engineer outlines Capitol Way redesign project in Olympia
The City of Olympia is exploring changes to Capitol Boulevard and Capitol Way that would reduce the road from four lanes to three ... more
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Downtown Olympia to host Halloween festivities 
The  Olympia Downtown Alliance  is inviting families and friends to join in on the LoveOly Downtown for Halloween fest, which includes a scavenger hunt ... more
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Brandon Simmons, founder of The Skoolie Foundation, stands ready to hand out food packets during one of the foundation’s visits to the Olympia Union Gospel Mission on Aug. 14, 2025. “It’s all about dignity and hope,” he said.
Foundation offers hope one shower at a time
The Skoolie Foundation,  a Puyallup-based nonprofit, has big plans for helping homeless individuals in Thurston ... more
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Olympia Police Department to present public safety update
Olympia Police Department interim Chief Shelby Parker is going to present a public safety update to the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee on ... more
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Man arrested in Olympia on suspicion of driving under the influence, drug possession 
A 47-year-old man was arrested after law enforcement personnel responded to a report of a man passed out inside a parked vehicle in ... more
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Woman arrested in hotel for alleged use of stolen credit card
A 38-year-old woman was arrested after she was accused of using a false identification and credit cards not in her name at a ... more
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Olympia City Council members and staff discussed tenant screening policies at a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025.
Olympia City Council considers tenant screening reforms to reduce housing barriers
In a move to address housing discrimination, the Olympia City Council is considering sweeping changes to tenant screening practices that have ... more
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Work on the Fones Road Corridor Project in Olympia started in November 2024.
Night work to restart on Fones Road Corridor Project in Olympia
The multimillion-dollar Fones Road Corridor Project in Olympia is chugging along with work crews nearing completion of the current section ... more
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Boo Bash! 2025 returns in October with family-friendly activities.
Boo Bash! returns for Halloween fun in October
Boo Bash! returns with family-friendly thrills and spooky treats from Oct. 25 to Oct. 31. The Hands On Children’s Museum ... more
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The City of Olympia’s Finance Committee reviewed two revenue options to close a budget gap for 2026. The committee held a meeting at City Hall on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.
Finance committee reviews options to close projected $7M budget gap in Olympia
A proposed business tax increase and new public safety sales tax have emerged as two strategies aimed at addressing an estimated $7 million budget deficit ... more
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The Olympia Police Department released an image showing a male suspect attempting to gain unauthorized entries to several units at an apartment complex on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.
Olympia police seek public’s help in identifying burglary suspect 
The Olympia Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect connected to a ... more
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A male suspect appeared in closed circuit television footage from multiple stores using a stolen credit card to make purchases. 
Man arrested for making purchases using stolen credit card
A 40-year-old man was arrested in Olympia following a series of purchases at multiple stores made with a stolen credit ... more
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The Harvest Festival, which is hosted by the Thurston Conservation District, is going to be held at South Union Grange Hall, 10030 Tilley Road SW #860, Olympia.
Pie baking, cider pressing and more at Harvest Festival 
A variety of options ranging from pie baking to cider pressing and live music await attendees of Harvest Festival on ... more
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Olympia’s Climate Resilience Coordinator Natalie Weiss presented the pros and cons of seeking Federal Emergency Management Agency levee accreditation at a Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative Committee meeting on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.
Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative prioritizes flood protection in Olympia
In a strategic decision, the Olympia Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative Executive Committee has recommended refraining from pursuing levee ... more
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A Budd Inlet Treatment Plant map shows flow paths through wet wells, pumps and generator systems.
LOTT to expand Budd Inlet wastewater plant capacity 
The LOTT Clean Water Alliance plans to raise the Budd Inlet Treatment Plant’s influent pump station capacity to 75 million gallons per day ... more
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Olympia School District records more enrollees than projected
Full-time enrollment was up to start the 2025-26 school year for the Olympia School District. An enrollment update report showed full-time ... more
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The Olympia City Council proclaimed Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 as Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month.
Olympia City Council issues proclamation for Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month
The Olympia City Council proclaimed Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 as Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month at a meeting on Tuesday ... more
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